Resident Assistant Reference Form

The purpose of this form is to assist in the selection of resident assistants at Jamestown Community College. Your candid evaluation of the applicant, based upon your experience with him/her is important to help us select the most qualified individuals. Thank you for your assistance with this process.

The resident assistant (RA) is responsible for a group of students on his/her residence hall floor. RAs make on-campus living enjoyable by advising students individually and in groups, providing social and educational programs, assisting in administration of each residence hall, and enforcing on-campus living policies.

Applicant Name *

How long have you known this applicant and in what capacity? *

What skills or qualities does this individual possess that would make him/her successful in this type of leadership role? *

Please indicate your judgment of the applicant's ability and competence in the following areas: *

Outstanding

Very good

Average

Below average

Unable to judge

Dependable

Dependable - Outstanding

Dependable - Very good

Dependable - Average

Dependable - Below average

Dependable - Unable to judge

Committed in support and enforcement of JCC policies

Committed in support and enforcement of JCC policies - Outstanding

Committed in support and enforcement of JCC policies - Very good

Committed in support and enforcement of JCC policies - Average

Committed in support and enforcement of JCC policies - Below average

Committed in support and enforcement of JCC policies - Unable to judge

Works effectively with minimal supervision

Works effectively with minimal supervision - Outstanding

Works effectively with minimal supervision - Very good

Works effectively with minimal supervision - Average

Works effectively with minimal supervision - Below average

Works effectively with minimal supervision - Unable to judge

Completes tasks correctly, thoroughly and on time

Completes tasks correctly, thoroughly and on time - Outstanding

Completes tasks correctly, thoroughly and on time - Very good

Completes tasks correctly, thoroughly and on time - Average

Completes tasks correctly, thoroughly and on time - Below average

Completes tasks correctly, thoroughly and on time - Unable to judge

Takes initiative

Takes initiative - Outstanding

Takes initiative - Very good

Takes initiative - Average

Takes initiative - Below average

Takes initiative - Unable to judge

Assertive

Assertive - Outstanding

Assertive - Very good

Assertive - Average

Assertive - Below average

Assertive - Unable to judge

Responsible

Responsible - Outstanding

Responsible - Very good

Responsible - Average

Responsible - Below average

Responsible - Unable to judge

Demonstrates good judgment in decision making

Demonstrates good judgment in decision making - Outstanding

Demonstrates good judgment in decision making - Very good

Demonstrates good judgment in decision making - Average

Demonstrates good judgment in decision making - Below average

Demonstrates good judgment in decision making - Unable to judge

Creative and is able to find unique solutions to problems

Creative and is able to find unique solutions to problems - Outstanding

Creative and is able to find unique solutions to problems - Very good

Creative and is able to find unique solutions to problems - Average

Creative and is able to find unique solutions to problems - Below average

Creative and is able to find unique solutions to problems - Unable to judge

Relates well with those different from himself/herself

Relates well with those different from himself/herself - Outstanding

Relates well with those different from himself/herself - Very good

Relates well with those different from himself/herself - Average

Relates well with those different from himself/herself - Below average

Relates well with those different from himself/herself - Unable to judge

Communicates articulately and is clear in verbal expression

Communicates articulately and is clear in verbal expression - Outstanding

Communicates articulately and is clear in verbal expression - Very good

Communicates articulately and is clear in verbal expression - Average

Communicates articulately and is clear in verbal expression - Below average

Communicates articulately and is clear in verbal expression - Unable to judge

Capable of initiating contact between students and staff

Capable of initiating contact between students and staff - Outstanding

Capable of initiating contact between students and staff - Very good

Capable of initiating contact between students and staff - Average

Capable of initiating contact between students and staff - Below average

Capable of initiating contact between students and staff - Unable to judge

Inspires others and is a positive role model

Inspires others and is a positive role model - Outstanding

Inspires others and is a positive role model - Very good

Inspires others and is a positive role model - Average

Inspires others and is a positive role model - Below average

Inspires others and is a positive role model - Unable to judge

Insight in the interests and needs of others

Insight in the interests and needs of others - Outstanding

Insight in the interests and needs of others - Very good

Insight in the interests and needs of others - Average

Insight in the interests and needs of others - Below average

Insight in the interests and needs of others - Unable to judge

Maturity and stability

Maturity and stability - Outstanding

Maturity and stability - Very good

Maturity and stability - Average

Maturity and stability - Below average

Maturity and stability - Unable to judge

Acceptance of criticism and feedback

Acceptance of criticism and feedback - Outstanding

Acceptance of criticism and feedback - Very good

Acceptance of criticism and feedback - Average

Acceptance of criticism and feedback - Below average

Acceptance of criticism and feedback - Unable to judge

Would you recommend this applicant for a position of leadership within Residence Life? *

Reference Information

Name *

Position or title *

E-mail address *

By clicking on submit, your letter of reference will be sent to the Office of Residence Life e-mail, and will remain on file for one academic year. The Office of Residence Life appreciates the time you have taken to complete this reference.